First Aid Kit - Arnica

In my first installment "Summertime Black and Blues" to this bog , I introduced a number of  homeopathic first aid remedies.  Now I would like to share a little more about each of those homeopathic remedies and then expand that list to include additional remedies that can be used in a first aid kit for the home or travel.

The first remedy is probably the one known to many people, even those not familiar with homeopathy:

Arnica Montana

aka: Leopard's Bane, Wolf's Bane, Mountain Daisy and Bruisewort

                                       

Hikers in mountainous, arid regions have seen this little mountain daisy growing in abundance.

Although it is toxic if ingested in its natural state, it is very effective when used as either an ointment and rubbed on sore bruised muscles.  Once the Arnica root is made into a homeopathic remedy it is well known for relieving the muscle soreness of athletes as well as bruising and internal bleeding from injuries.  Arnica should never be topically applied to open wounds, as it will irritate the skin.

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